Saturday, March 31, 2007

When out taking pictures of Spring at Dupont Circle North on Wednesday afternnon, 28 March, I observed that a new restaurant will soon be opening at the former Wrap Works location at the corner of Connecticut Avenue and Q Street, in NW Washington DC.

CIRCA is our contemporary take on the classic European cafe. We'll open early in the morning and continue until late evening, serving delicious coffee, cocktails, and food. Chef Munehiro Mori's unique menu includes small and medium-sized plates with an international flair. CIRCA's bar menu features house-infused vodkas, signature martinis, and an extensive wine list.CIRCA seeks energetic, friendly, and professional service staff who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. Now accepting applications for:HOSTSSERVERSBARISTASFOOD RUNNERSApply in person Monday-Friday from 11am-7pm, or attend our EMPLOYMENT OPEN HOUSE this Saturday, March 31st from Noon-5pm. Our management team will conduct on-the-spot interviews and provide information about CIRCA's concept.1601 Connecticut Ave, NW Washington, DC 20009 (across from the Dupont Circle Metro, North entrance).Viisit Washington Post's Blog posting dated 30 October 2006 by Julia Beizer to see what all the fuss is about...

Which, as a result of my research last night, I now realize that what for many years I regarded as one marina the Southwest Waterfront marina, located in the Washington Channel, actually, consists of three different marinas, if you don't include James Creek Marina. Which is situated across the channel between the War College at Fort McNair and the U.S. Coast Guard.

One of the main reasons that I take photo walks is to learn more about my surroundings and history. Which, always, involves a great deal of research once I get home and sometimes visits to the library or contacting other sources for information.

The event will begin at Farragut Square with an orientation on good travel photography techniques. Mr. Luria will show you how to capture tulips and the people enjoying a spring day in the park and then will lead you up Connecticut Avenue to photograph the magnificent St. Matthew’s Cathedral.

The photo safari will be held on Thursday, April 19, 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m (Rain date: April 26). The fee is $39 per person and includes photography instruction materials. Space is limited. To sign up or for further information, contact Washington Photo Safari at info@washingtonphotosafari.com or 202.537.0937.

Gibson who is now 51 was born and raised in Washington DC. After attending Howard University in Business Management he studied interior design at the Corcoran School of Art and the International Institute of Interior Design in Washington DC. Graduating from each in 1978 and 1981, respectively.

In a simple ceremony on March 27, 1912, First Lady Helen Herron Taft and Viscountess Chinda, wife of the Japanese ambassador, planted the first two of these trees on the north bank of the Tidal Basin in West Potomac Park. By 1915 the United States government had responded with a gift of flowering dogwood trees to the people of Japan. In 1927, a group of American school children reenacted the initial planting; the first festival was held in 1935, sponsored by civic groups in the nation's capital.

After reading an article in The Politico on the subway Tuesday which reported that 27 March 1912 had been the day in history when Tokyo officially gave 3000 cherry trees to the city of Washington DC I walked down 17th Street, NW, from Farragut North subway station, capturing street scenarios along the way, to the north bank of the Tidal Basin to photograph and commemorate the 95th anniversary of the Japanese gift to the people of Washington DC.

Relocating his studio to 29 Kings Court on Capitol Hill, in 2001, and while an exhibitor and organizer of the Eastern Market Flea Market, in recent years, Michael Berman has been very active in preserving artists' studios in DC. He is President of the Downtown Artists Coalition (DAC), formed in order to preserve and foster artists' studio space in Washington. The DAC has been instrumental in re-establishing artists' spaces on the 900 block on F Street, as well as promoting live/work studios in the Historic Mather building on the 900 block of G Street and other areas in the traditional arts district of downtown DC. Michael is also an active member, and currently serving on the Board of Trustees, for the Committee of 100 on the Federal City, the oldest civic planning organization in DC. In addition to displaying artwork, Michael also organizes, curates, and promotes exhibitions. Michael is co-founder of the unique art organization Project BRASAS and the inter-disciplined artists' collective, CAOS (Coalition of Artists on the Shore), based in Cambridge, Maryland. Both organizations focus on alternative exhibitions done for and by artists.

Additionally, Michael operates an artists property management business, Arts Enterprises LLC, a Washington D.C. company that offers a variety of real estate products and services to the arts community. As Managing Director, he is active in promoting and creating new opportunities for artists to acquire real estate and flourish in D.C.

When exiting the DC Armory Station I turned to get a look at the clock above the kiosk. It read 6:58 AM. With a scheduled 7 AM step-off I had less than two minutes to run one block north to East Capitol Street.

Rushing through the crowd, an early morning darkness and a light drizzle I heard an official announce "We'll just seconds away from starting the 2nd Annual National Marathon!"

At about two yards from where I tried my damndest to be, to capture step-off, the race began.

I spent the next few minutes snapping shots, of the step-off. Rushed back to the DC Armory Station and took the train to L'Enfant Plaza Station where I exited the system at 7th Street and Maryland Avenue, SW. About 5 or ten minutes later I captured the front runners as they passed through.

Wanting to capture the marathon in the SW Community, which is where I live, I followed the marathon south on 7th Street, across the 7th Street Bridge / Overpass to M Street and then east to 4th Street, in SW, across from Waterfront Mall.

I may would have stayed longer and proceeded further east along M Street, SW, but the rain was getting a little heavier and I did not want my cameras nor lens to get wet.